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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,610.74, 42,916.11 and 8,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,610.74, 42,916.11 and 8,884 is: 13,326

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,610.74 : 42,916.11 = 8,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,610.74/42,916.11 = 8,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,610.74x = 42,916.11 × 8,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,610.74x = 381,266,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,266,721.24/28,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326

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